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Smithville Police Issue Citation and Make Arrest for Drug Offenses

January 15, 2011

by:

Dwayne Page

Smithville Police have issued a citation and made an arrest on drug offenses since last Saturday, January 8th.

31 year old T J Jones of Nashville Highway was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia on Saturday, January 8th. Officer James Cornelius stopped Jones for a traffic violation. Jones gave consent to search the vehicle. A pouch containing needles was found in the glove box. Jones' court date is February 3rd.

38 year old Janet Renay Mayo of Cooper Street was arrested on Sunday, January 9th for simple possession of a schedule II and VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mayo was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by Officer James Cornelius on a traffic violation. Mayo was asked to step out of the vehicle and empty her pockets. She had a bag containing drug paraphernalia and what is believed to be marijuana and methamphetamine. Bond for Mayo is $3,000 and her court date is February 3rd.

Meanwhile, anyone having information on any offense is asked to please contact the Smithville Police Department at 597-8210 or the Tip Line at 464-6046.

Any information received that will help Smithville Police solve any criminal offense will be greatly appreciated. All information is confidential.